89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
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Updated May 2026
Michelin Defender T+H vs Yokohama Geolandar G91AV — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
85/100
10 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Michelin Defender T+H — better wet. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar G91AV if snow and comfort matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 92 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 94 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G91AV leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | 86 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Geolandar G91AV leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 94 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Defender T+H leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Defender T+H | Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 82 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Defender T+H | Yokohama Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 85 |
| Dry | 94 | 93 |
| Wet | 91 | 71 |
| Snow | 76 | 86 |
| Comfort | 89 | 92 |
| Noise | 87 | – |
| Treadwear | 90 | 89 |
| Handling | 92 | 90 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
85
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Yokohama Geolandar G91AV receives mixed feedback, often serving as a polarizing original equipment tire for compact SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester. While many users praise its quiet operation, long-term durability, and comfort, others report significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction and premature tread wear depending on driving conditions and alignment maintenance.
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Impressive tread longevity for many long-term users
- Reliable performance in dry highway and city driving conditions
- Consistent performance across varying temperature ranges
Cons
- Noticeable lack of grip during wet-weather cornering
- Reports of premature wear or alignment sensitivity
- Tendency for wheel spin during acceleration
- Poor drainage performance in heavy rain
Observations
- Toyota RAV4 owners report a wide variance in tread life, ranging from 12,000 miles to over 60,000 miles.
- Subaru Forester users noted specific issues with lateral sliding and wheel spin, suggesting the tire may struggle with the vehicle's power delivery or chassis dynamics.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Defender T+H | B · Yokohama Geolandar G91AV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | SUV and 4x4 |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 280 B A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Michelin
85
/ 100
Yokohama
Winner: Michelin Defender T+H — better wet. Pick the Yokohama Geolandar G91AV if snow and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin Defender T+H scores 91 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Yokohama Geolandar G91AV scores 86 vs 76 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Yokohama Geolandar G91AV scores 92 vs 89 on comfort.
Tire A · Michelin Defender T+H
Tire B · Yokohama Geolandar G91AV
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.